AI and 3D airborne laser scanning have been used to map radiata pine forests for most of New Zealand’s North Island.

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For nearly 30 years, researchers have been banding black petrel fledglings before they make their maiden migration to Ecuador ...

Heavy downpours hitting parts of the north won’t ease unusual and widespread summer dryness that has set in across New Zealand ... conditions over the North Island. “Warm humid air with ...

High pressure in the NZ area is actually the most dominant force – holding the tropical lows back from expanding properly and ...

Several recommend wine-tasting tours with local operators Waiheke Island Wine Tours (starting at NZ$149, or about $92) and Ananda Tours, which starts at NZ$205 (roughly $126) for a half-day tour ...

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During the afternoon, there is also a low risk of thunderstorms about Buller and western Tasman. In the evening there is a low risk of thunderstorms about northern Hawke's Bay, parts of ...

The Gulf of Mexico and Denali mountain are having their names changed by the US government. Here's why that matters to locals ...

To the south of New Zealand's South Island, Stewart Island/Rakiura is a one-hour ferry ride from Bluff or 20 minutes by plane from Invercargill. Stewart Island is New Zealand’s third largest island ...

Night - Mostly cloudy. Winds NNE at 9 mph (14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 63 °F (17.2 °C). Mostly sunny with a high of 74 °F (23.3 °C) and a 61% chance of precipitation. Winds variable ...